Apache Livestock Auction report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Oklahoma, reported receipts of 3,510 head selling on Nov. 29, compared to 2,473 head Nov. 15 and 1,582 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News Service, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Compared to the Nov. 15 sale, feeder steers and heifers were selling steady to $1 lower. Steer and heifer calves were selling unevenly steady on a limited comparison. Quality was fair to attractive with moderate demand. The supply included 43% over 600 pounds and 43% heifers. Slaughter cows were selling $6 to $7 higher. Slaughter bulls were selling $1 to $2 higher. Packer demand was moderate. A total of 377 cows and bulls sold with 56% going to packers.
Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 8 head, 367 to 377 lbs., 174.00 to 180.00 (177.71); 20 head, 434 to 444 lbs., 178.50 to 186.00 (180.92); 5 head, 415 lbs., 160.00 fleshy; 462 to 483 lbs., 165.00 to 177.00 (170.98); 508 to 549 lbs., 153.00 to 162.50 (157.80); 515 to 547 lbs., 149.00 to 155.00 (152.89) fleshy; 556 to 595 lbs., 150.00 to 158.00 (152.72); 555 to 599 lbs., 144.00 to 148.50 (145.94) fleshy; 627 to 636 lbs., 147.00 to 150.00 (148.22); 13 head, 619 to 648 lbs., 132.00 to 138.00 (135.16) calves; 653 to 680 lbs., 141.00 to 149.00 (145.57); 651 to 690 lbs, 130.00 to 139.00 (133.21) calves; 15 head, 705 to 747 lbs., 144.00 to 144.50 (144.31); 9 head, 709 lbs., 131.00 calves; 45 head, 749 lbs., 142.25 full; 20 head, 771 to 773 lbs., 144.00 to 144.50 (144.33); 834 to 839 lbs., 141.00 to 144.00 (141.75); 12 head, 886 lbs., 139.60; 5 head, 952 lbs., 135.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 372 lbs., 169.00; 14 head, 403 lbs., 170.00; 7 head, 486 lbs., 167.00; 9 head, 598 lbs., 131.50; 600 to 608 lbs., 134.00 to 143.00 (138.73); 14 head, 710 to 742 lbs., 140.00 to 141.00 (140.63); 10 head, 874 lbs., 136.00.
Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 20 head, 306 to 347 lbs., 152.00 to 155.00 (153.41); 361 to 392 lbs., 145.00 to 160.00 (151.19); 400 to 424 lbs., 145.00 to 155.00 (150.36); 12 head, 407 to 440 lbs., 136.00 to 138.00 (136.47) fleshy; 451 to 490 lbs., 140.00 to 147.00 (140.81); 455 to 489 lbs., 136.50 to 138.00 (137.05) fleshy; 510 to 534 lbs., 136.00 to 141.00 (138.46); 11 head, 523 to 544 lbs., 131.00 to 132.00 (131.35) fleshy; 558 to 575 lbs., 134.25 to 142.00 (138.16); 552 to 593 lbs., 125.00 to 137.00 (132.07) fleshy; 601 to 628 lbs., 136.00 to 144.00 (138.26); 610 to 623 lbs., 124.00 to 132.00 (127.82) calves; 668 to 669 lbs., 137.00; 9 head, 664 lbs., 131.00 calves; 714 to 741 lbs., 130.00 to 133.00 (132.34); 10 head, 750 lbs., 130.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 10 head, 435 lbs., 140.00; 484 to 494 lbs., 132.00 to 134.00 (133.19); 32 head, 513 lbs., 135.00 thin fleshed; 7 head, 602 lbs., 128.00; 43 head, 609 lbs., 139.00 thin fleshed.
Slaughter cows: Breakers, 48 head, 75 to 80% lean, 1250 to 1700 lbs., 48.00 to 55.00; low dressing, 42.00 to 47.50. Boners, 62 head, 80 to 85% lean, 1150 to 1450 lbs., 48.00 to 55.00; low dressing, 41.50 to 47.00. Lean, 52 head, 85 to 90% lean, 1000 to 1500 lbs., 37.00 to 45.00. Light, 20 head, 85 to 90% lean, 750 to 1000 lbs., 41.00 to 44.00; low dressing, 33.00 to 40.00.
Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 30 head, 1350 to 2400 lbs., 71.00 to 76.00; high dressing, 78.00; low dressing, 63.00 to 70.50.
Replacement Cows: All were pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 2 to 4 years old, 1100 to 1400 lbs., 6 months bred, high quality 1310.00 to 1360.00; 2 to 6 years old, 1050 to 1500 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, high to average quality 985.00 to 1150.00; 2 to 6 years old, 950 to 1150 lbs., 2 to 4 months bred, average quality 800.00 to 975.00; 6 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1450 lbs., 4 to 7 months bred, average quality 700.00 to 925.00.
Pairs: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 1 to 7 years old, 900 to 1400 lbs., with 100- to 400-lb. calves, average quality 1200.00 to 1300.00; 5 to 8 years old, 1000 to 1600 lbs., with 125- to 350-lb. calves, average quality 810.00 to 1050.00.
